Sautéed Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Ginger Soy Sauce
Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a fragrant ginger soy sauce, perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner. This chinese-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs broccoli florets, tablespoons vegetable oil, tablespoon, grated fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 1 pound, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon, grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2, sliced for garnish green onions
- 1 teaspoon, toasted for garnish sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound thinly sliced flank steak and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove steak from pan and set aside.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 4 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return the beef to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Ginger Soy Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Ginger Soy Sauce?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Ginger Soy Sauce?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Ginger Soy Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sautéed Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Ginger Soy Sauce?
Chinese beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
